Karmaveer Dadasaheb Gaikwad | |
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Personal details | |
Born | October 15, 1902 Ambe, Dindori, Nashik |
Died | december 29, 1971 |
Nationality | Indian |
Political party | Republican Party of India |
Religion | Born as Hindu, Converted to Buddhism. |
Bhaurao Krishnaji Gaikwad(October 15, 1902 - December 29, 1971) famously known as Dadasaheb Gaikwad was a politician and social worker from Maharashtra, India[1]. He had also been member of parliament representing the both houses Lok sabha and Rajya sabha[2]. He was honoured by Padma Shri in 1968 for his dedicated service to society. He was a close colleague and follower of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar.
Dadasaheb was born on October 15, 1902 at village Ambe in Dindori tahasil of Nashik district in a peasant Mahar family.